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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 844 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Bell of the 75 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Pastor Troy for his outstanding contributions to Atlanta's |
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| 18 | 18 | | musical sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; and for other2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | purposes.3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Micah LeVar Troy, known professionally as Pastor Troy, is a trailblazing4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | rapper, songwriter, and producer whose influence on Atlanta's hip-hop scene has been5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | instrumental in shaping the crunk movement and the Southern rap genre; and6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, born and raised in College Park, Georgia, Pastor Troy rose to prominence in the7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | late 1990s with his electrifying energy, hard-hitting lyrics, and a commanding presence that8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | set him apart as a leader in the hip-hop community; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, his debut album, We Ready (I Declare War), featuring the anthem "No Mo Play10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | in GA," became a rallying cry for Southern hip-hop and solidified his place as one of the11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | defining voices of Atlanta's rap movement; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, Pastor Troy played a pivotal role in the expansion and popularization of crunk13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | music, collaborating with industry heavyweights such as Lil Jon, Three 6 Mafia, and14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | Ludacris, further cementing Atlanta's dominance in the hip-hop world; and15 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, throughout his career, he has remained an independent force in the industry, |
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| 36 | 36 | | consistently releasing music that resonates with his dedicated fanbase and inspiring countless17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | artists to maintain creative control over their work; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, Pastor Troy's music embodies the raw, unfiltered energy of Atlanta's streets,19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | blending intensity, passion, and lyrical dexterity to create timeless anthems that continue to20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | influence new generations of artists; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, beyond his contributions to music, Pastor Troy has been a symbol of resilience,22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | entrepreneurship, and authenticity, representing the values that have made Atlanta a cultural23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | hub for artistic innovation; and24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this body recognize the exceptional25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | achievements of Pastor Troy and extend gratitude for his contributions to Georgia's musical26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | legacy and the global hip-hop culture.27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Pastor Troy for his outstanding29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | contributions to music and culture and express their sincere appreciation for his lasting30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | influence on the State of Georgia and beyond.31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Pastor33 |
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| 53 | 53 | | Troy.34 |
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